Barefoot Hostels, Varkala

Barefoot Hostels, Varkala Hostel in Varkala

4.7

Outstanding(201 Reviews)

Hostel in Varkala

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this hostel

Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 500 metres, Barefoot Hostels, Varkala features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Varkala

Nearby attractions

Greenfield International Stadium

27.3 mi

Napier Museum

37.7 mi

Thangassery Light House

21.8 mi

Palaruvi Waterfalls

55.4 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room with Fan

1 Double • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Barefoot Hostels, Varkala

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4.7

Outstanding(201 Reviews)

Hostel in Varkala

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this hostel

Situated in Varkala and with Varkala Beach reachable within 500 metres, Barefoot Hostels, Varkala features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Varkala

Nearby attractions

Greenfield International Stadium

27.3 mi

Napier Museum

37.7 mi

Thangassery Light House

21.8 mi

Palaruvi Waterfalls

55.4 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double Room with Fan

1 Double • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 Queen • 1399 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(201 Reviews)

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4.7

Jul 2024

Amazing place. Would recommend to anyone visiting Varkala.

The property looks so good and is very clean.

The rooms were bit small.

4.7

Mar 2024

Nice staff, nice room

Friendly welcome and helpful with any questions. Room was comfy and suited our needs well. Good kitchen and outdoor space.

Shower floor could get a bit slippery but apart from that no complaints.

4.7

Mar 2024

Felt like home

Je devais rester 2 jours et suis restée 1 mois. Karthik et Vikas sont de formidables hôtes qui vous feront vous sentir comme chez vous. La maison est grande avec différents espaces ce qui permet autant des moments conviviaux que plus calme si besoin. Gros point positif : il y a une cuisine très bien équipée et super propre. Ils ont également un service pour organiser des activités, ce qui est très pratique.

4.7

Feb 2024

Just amazing

amazing host, amazing location, overall best

Nothing

4.7

Feb 2024

A great, chilled out base for meeting travellers and exploring Varkala.

Wow - what a great place. Karthik and Vikash have done a wonderful job with this hostel. It has a great family/community vibe, without being a party hostel. It’s pretty new (as of Feb 2024) so everything is squeaky clean. Beds are clean and comfortable and AC in the AC dorm is great. Also the Wifi is really fast. There’s areas upstairs and downstairs for chilling out and meeting fellow travellers, and the staff are great at organising activities - like surf lessons and kayaking in the mangrove forest. There’s cafes/restaurants very close by, and the main tourist strip on the Varkala cliff is about 10 minutes walk away. Can’t wait to go back.

4.7

Feb 2024

The coziest hostel with amazing crowd

The coziest hostel with amazing crowd when you're travelling solo. Super diverse and super friendly, should def stay here if you're looking to be part of a community for a bit :)

4.7

Feb 2024

I extended a couple more nights as I didn’t want to leave!

Vikash and Karthik are running a great hostel. They are super helpful and make everyone feel welcome. They don’t usually allow big groups which means it’s a super chill place where solo / small groups can thrive - and then occasionally there’ll be a party as well so it is a good balance.

4.7

Feb 2024

I left this hostel a new man

Greatest hosts in all of varkala. I was nearing my end, at the door of death himself, until the hosts of Barefoot single handedly brought me back to life. Once lost in the void, I was born again in Barefoot. Beds comfy enough to nurse a sick man like me back to full health. Toast nutritious enough to revitalize an entire immune system. Fridge chilly enough to produce the life saving icy water that helped bring down my raging fever. I wouldn't choose anywhere else to be ill than Barefoot hostel, they will look after you.

4.7

Feb 2024

Masters of Hospitality

If you’re looking for the best hostel in Varkala, look no further. This place is the ultimate “home away from home” - Karthik and Vikash are the “Masters of Hospitality” and do an incredible job of showing their guests around the very best of Varkala ❤️ Fish Fry lunches, Juicy Bar Chai Guys and Sunsets at Odayam beach to name a few of the highlights from the visit. The Barefoot is a place you will never want to leave - thanks for the memories, Chettas!! 😘😘

Nothing - it was flawless 😘

4.7

Jan 2024

great place

private room was nice and cool with really good wifi

power cut but thats not the fault of the hostel

4.7

Jan 2024

Fantastic location to unwind and experience all that Varkala has to offer

Fantastic host, great location, lovely breakfast, amazing social atmosphere

No hot water!

4.7

Jan 2024

Barefoot is a home away from home

Can undoubtedly say this is the best hostel I’ve stayed in. Barefoot truly felt like home for my 8 day stay. Vikash and Karthic’s warm welcome creates a relaxed and sociable vibe - they’re lovely people that will go out of their way to make your time in Varkala as fulfilling as possible. As a solo or in a group - whatever your situation everyone just seems to be happy here. Beds are comfy, Vikash’s Masala Omelette slaps, location wise it’s perfect and WiFi is good for India

4.7

Jan 2024

Best hostel in Varkala for meeting people

Such a fantastic hostel!!! Staff super welcoming and create a lovely atmosphere, getting people together for sunset swims and lunches out, really nice communal areas and shaded spots with hammocks, lovely affordable food if you can't be bothered to take a short walk to any of the nice cheap spots nearby. Just a great hostel with top people. A reason to come back to Varkala!!!

Leaving

4.7

Jan 2024

The best place in Varkala!

Vikash and Kartik are the best. Stay here in Varkala - it’s the best place to be

4.7

Jan 2024

👣 Unforgettable Stay at Barefoot Hostel, Varkala! 🌊

Just had an amazing time at Barefoot Hostel in Varkala! 🏡 The hosts are super welcoming, creating a friendly vibe perfect for solo travelers like me. As a female solo traveler, I felt totally safe and loved the inclusive atmosphere. 🏄‍♀️ Joined a 5-day surfing course through PaddleCult arranged by the hostel - starting each morning with surfing was a blast! 🌅 Dorm rooms were squeaky clean, exactly as shown in the pics - this new hostel exceeded expectations. 🌟 Chill spots include two hammocks on the ground floor and a terrace for communal seating. Solid Wi-Fi for remote work too! 💼 Overall, Barefoot Hostel exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend it for solo travelers seeking a safe, friendly, and vibrant atmosphere in Varkala. Can't wait to visit again! 👏

I liked everything. The hosts didn’t disappoint at all. They made sure everything went smoothly during my stay.

4.7

Jan 2024

Beautiful Kerala style house, nicely restored and converted into a hotel and hostel. Clean, comfort

Beautiful Kerala style house, nicely restored and converted into a hotel and hostel. Clean, comfortable and pretty bedroom. Very friendly owners.

4.7

Dec 2023

Stayed twice as long as I planned

It's a great new hostel. Karthik and Vikas were superb hosts, specifically making it a great place for solo travellers. Met a bunch of great people. Great location.

4.7

Dec 2023

Good management, great recommendations, friendly staff and help.

The location of the property will not give you a beach view but is very conveniently located near the main road. A 4-5 minute walk through the narrow lanes will land you at the cliff where you can enjoy the view and chill at the numerous options available. The property managers have great recommendations and make sure you get your money’s worth. Try asking for mangrove kayaking, toddy shops, local eateries or get a scooter to go around from the property itself and the hosts will give you the best contacts. Had a great stay here at Barefoot and made a lot of friends . I enjoyed every bit of it.

It’s a new property and I’m Hoping there will be further improvements in their facilities.

4.7

Dec 2023

Immaculate vibes, stunning location, friendly people

We loved the location of this property, less than 10 minutes from the beach and the busier strip, but still close to rickshaws, small shops and only a 10/15 minute cab from the train station. It’s quiet and easy to sleep at night if you’re a light sleeper. The hostel has an amazing vibe, it’s chill and sociable, without being a total party zone. Friendly staff and the relatively small nature of this hostel means it feels like a little community and it’s easy to chat with people and hang out. We experienced kind invitations to barbecues, fishing trips and other excursions, which would make it a really great place for solo travellers to meet other people. We were travelling as 3 women, and female staff members and other travellers made it feel like a hostel with a good gender balance. There’s also a (very reasonably priced!) cafe in the hostel serving maggi, chai etc. We had a private room on the ground floor, which has a separate entrance and its own en suite bathroom - it’s clean, comfortable and has lots of power sockets and charging points. The wifi in the hostel is FANTASTIC - like, video call, stream netflix levels of good. From what we experienced the wifi is strong across the hostel with no dark spots.

We stayed here over the christmas period, and we therefore had to pay christmas time prices. Compared to what we would have paid during non-xmas time we felt the price was quite steep for what we experienced. We also experienced a few power outages whilst staying, which in the intense heat with no A/C is tricky to deal with. Perhaps backup generators could be put in place in the future? The quality of the hostel and immaculate vibes made up for some of this - and if staying during a non-peak period we would struggle to have criticisms!

4.7

Dec 2023

Not really honest offer.

Very clean new hostel.

Very noisy with loud music on the weekend. Not cosy. The alcoholic drinks which got served and the phrase "Don't worry about the money, we all put together" did cost -at the end- as much as in a bar.

4.7

Dec 2023

Recomiendo 100%

El lugar es super lindo , tiene una energia hermosa , la gente es muy servicial . La ubicacion es excelente, muy cerca de todos los restaurants y bares y de la playa . Los chicos me facilitaron todo para alquilar una scooter , eso fue una gran idea para recorrer otras playas . El baño y la habitacion siempre limpias , la musica linda y varios espacios comunes . Una terraza grande y patio . Me olvide los lentes de sol y muy amablemente los chicos me los envian a mi siguiente destino. Recomiendo 100%

4.7

Dec 2023

Short and sweet stay

Staff was really helpful and the facilities were great. I had a comfortable stay there.

No signboard at the property indicating that this building is what you're looking for.

4.7

Dec 2023

In love with that place :-)

Very beautiful place! Karthik and Vikash are great hosts who make you feel at home immediately and help with everything you need. Rooms and bathrooms are very clean and comfortable. Sitting area is nice to hang out and also comfortable to work remote. I loved that there is a terrace and a garden to hang out. Generally there is a really good vibe in the hostel. The location is very close to the cliff, so everything is in a few minutes walking distance. The best was definitely the very very delicious breakfast!!! The best porridge and the best masala omelet I have ever eaten in my whole life! I am already looking forward to come back and stay for longer :-)))

4.7

Dec 2023

Host and staff are awesome and they are able to make such a great vibe/atmosphere at the hostel.

Breakfast was amazing Vikas is a great host as well as a very good cook and the dorms are clean and it’s a great vibe..

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Varkala?

The average price for a rental in Varkala is £31 per night. This rental is £16 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Barefoot Hostels, Varkala. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Barefoot Hostels, Varkala pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Barefoot Hostels, Varkala?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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4.3

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Barefoot Hostels, Varkala

Hostel in Varkala

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Varkala

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Standard Double Room with Fan

Deluxe Double Room

Barefoot Hostels, Varkala

Hostel in Varkala

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Varkala

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Standard Double Room with Fan

Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Varkala?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Barefoot Hostels, Varkala pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Barefoot Hostels, Varkala?

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